Kentucky Fair Housing Council

08/28/2026

More than 32,000 housing discrimination complaints were filed nationwide in 2024, with disability discrimination accounting for more than half of all complaints.

When communities prioritize accessibility: ✔ Individuals can live independently ✔ Families have greater housing choices ✔ Communities become more welcoming and inclusive

Fair housing is about dignity, independence, and opportunity for everyone.

Let's build communities where everyone belongs.

What does an inclusive community look like to you? Share your thoughts below. 👇

08/26/2026

Sometimes equal access means making a change.

People with disabilities may have the right to request either a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification to fully enjoy their housing.

Reasonable Accommodations are changes to rules, policies, or services, such as:

- A reserved accessible parking space
- Permission for an assistance animal
- Alternative communication methods for individuals with hearing or vision disabilities

Reasonable Modifications are physical changes to a home or common area, such as:

- Installing grab bars in a bathroom
- Adding a wheelchair ramp
- Lowering countertops or cabinets
- Widening doorways for accessibility

Understanding the difference between accommodations and modifications can help individuals advocate for the accessibility they need to live independently and safely.

Disability-related complaints remain the most frequently reported fair housing issue nationwide.

08/24/2026

Everyone deserves equal access to housing.

Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States lives with a disability? Disability discrimination continues to be the most commonly reported form of housing discrimination, accounting for 54.6% of all housing discrimination complaints filed nationwide in 2024.

The Fair Housing Act protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and provides rights to request reasonable accommodations and modifications when necessary.

Equal access to housing isn't a privilege. It's a civil right.

08/19/2026

Our Annual Health Fair is NEXT THURSDAY! 💙💚

Join us Thursday, August 27, from 11 AM–1 PM for a day focused on your health and well-being! We’ll have FREE health screenings, vaccines, health information, and the opportunity to ask local experts your health questions. Plus, there will be door prizes and drawings, including a $50 Walmart gift card! 🎉

📍 Nathaniel Mission
1109 Versailles Rd., Suites 100/150
🗓️ Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

We hope you’ll join us, and please share this flyer with your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who could benefit from these free resources! 💚

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07/28/2026

Summer food access in Lexington. Family activities, food resources, and health resources.

07/28/2026

Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) announces the launch of the state’s first Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program, an innovative financing option designed to help more Kentuckians overcome one of the biggest barriers to homeownership: the upfront cost of buying a home.

The SAM program provides eligible homebuyers with a 0% interest loan of up to 25% of a home’s purchase price or appraised value to help cover down payment and closing costs. In exchange, KHC receives a corresponding share (up to 25%) of the home’s future appreciation.

The SAM program does not require any payments until the property is sold, refinanced, the first mortgage is fully paid off, or another maturity event occurs. At that time, homebuyers are required to repay the original SAM loan amount along with KHC’s proportionate share of any appreciation in the property's value.

“Many hardworking Kentuckians can afford a reasonable monthly mortgage payment, but struggle to save enough for a down payment. The SAM program offers a new way of bridging that gap and provides a path to homeownership.” -Jaime Rice, Director of Single-Family Programs at Kentucky Housing Corporation.

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07/28/2026

The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has activated Phase 1 of its Extreme Heat Plan. The activation is in effect today (Monday, July 27th) through tomorrow evening (Tuesday, July 28th).

At this stage of activation:
❄️ Partner organizations of the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will operate as cooling stations

🚍 Lextran will offer free, fixed route rides to identified cooling stations for individuals experiencing homelessness

📢 Outreach teams will be in the community distributing supplies and assisting persons in accessing cooling stations and shaded spaces.

OHPI PARTNER COOLING STATIONS

• Arbor Youth Services
Individuals 18 to 24 years of age
540 W 3rd St
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Lexington Rescue Mission
Individuals and Families
535 W 2nd St
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Adult Men and Women
1060 Goodwin Dr
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• New Life Day Center
Adult Men and Women
224 N MLK Blvd
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• New Vista Drop-In Center
Individuals and Families
201 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Nathaniel Mission
Individuals and Families
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 400
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Recovery Cafe of Lexington
Adult Men and Women
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 200
Tuesday - Sunday, 1 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to cooling stations operated by OHPI partners, Parks and Recreations has the following community centers which individuals can access:

• Dunbar Community Center
545 N Upper St
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Castlewood Community Center
201 Castlewood Dr
Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Kenwick Community Center
313 Owsley Ave
Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. See less